TM-9-2350-256-20-1
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2
NOVEMBER 2005
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WARNING SUMMARY–Continued
WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep fuel away from open flame
Keep fire extinguisher within easy reach
Do not work on fuel system when engine is hot (fuel can be ignited by a hot engine)
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET OF VEHICLE"
Fuel and oil are also slippery and can cause falls. To avoid injury, wipe up spilled fuel or oil with rags.
WARNING
Do not stand on engine deck while operating the boom.
Do not use a 5-ton wrecker to remove engine deck and powerplant. Use only an M578 Light Recovery
Vehicle or another M88A1 Medium Recovery Vehicle to remove the engine deck and powerplant.
The engine deck weighs approximately 1700 lb (771kg), and the powerplant weighs approximately
12,000 lb (5443kg). Use a lifting device with a capacity of at least 15,000 lb (6804kg) to remove engine
deck and powerplant.
WARNING
Particles blown by compressed air can be dangerous. Be certain to direct airstream away from user and
other personnel in the area. Compressed air used for cleaning will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
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